Wilsonelserattorneys
National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney
Portland, Oregon. Posted 6 months ago
The role
You will lead national litigation and claims work for a large logistics services provider. The role centers on discovery strategy and managing a nationwide caseload across multiple jurisdictions.
What you will do
- Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Conduct thorough investigations and spot discovery issues unique to each case
- Develop strategic discovery responses aligned with national litigation strategy
- Continuously monitor and improve discovery processes and risk mitigation
- Manage and continuously improve a national claims program
- Partner with attorneys, partners and the client on case strategy and discovery plans
- Collaborate across offices and practice groups
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, emerging legal issues and client needs
Required qualifications
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in at least one state
- 5+ years of litigation experience
- Strong discovery experience
- Strong client counseling and relationship management skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Advanced technical proficiency with litigation and discovery tools
- Proven ability to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Experience with multi-jurisdictional litigation and/or national claims programs
- Background in transportation, logistics, trucking or related regulatory frameworks
- Familiarity with emerging e-commerce or gig economy legal issues
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
- Hybrid flexibility
- Mentorship and professional development
Before you apply
- The firm participates in the federal E-Verify program and confirms work authorization for new hires
- Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access
About the company
Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the largest U.S. law firms.